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I was sitting at the computer, scanning the poems I wanted to include in a proposed manuscript when I suddenly found myself in tears. The poem I had just read tore open the flood gates that I had so expertly closed over a year ago when the first of three of my immediate family died. As quickly as I began to cry, I found my self laughing at the preposterous fact that here I was sobbing over a poem I wrote myself!

As I reflected on the moment, I realized that I was finally allowing the process of grief to run its course. This was a natural and healthy reaction. It would be one that would repeat, but this was OK.

There are hundreds of sites dedicated to helping people understand the grieving process. Most of them agree that there are five distinct stages:

Denial and Isolation,Anger,Bargaining,Depression, andAcceptanceNo two people grieve at the same pace or experience all of the stages at the same time. It is imperative to understand that grief is a process, not a firm, solid, unmovin…

In Leverett, Massachusetts there is a spot on top of a mountain that brings many a visitor. It is known as the Peace Pagoda. A large white concrete pagoda, the Peace Pagoda sits on land that is the home to a community of Buddhist nuns and monks.

Several times a year, Roger and I take the hike to the Pagoda. It is amazing just how calming the journey is. These are pictures of our most recent visit. The pictures are a journey unto themselves. Enjoy!

The pilgrimage begins

On the Path

At the top of the mountain, we come to the Peace Pagoda

Stopa between Pagoda and new temple

New temple under construction(Old temple was destroyed in a fire several years ago)

About the new temple

As you travel around the Pagoda, there are four separate statues of Buddha

NEW BOOK!

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